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Metamorphosis, 1978-1989
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Dates of existence
1978-1989
History
At the Prairie Gay Conference of 1977, delegates decided that a major prairie gay cultural event should be held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in the fall of 1978. On October 7 to 9, 1978, the first Metamorphosis festival, hosted by the Saskatchewan Gay Coalition, was held in Saskatoon. The name of the festival reflected the continuing growth of individuals and the larger gay community.
The first organizers hoped that Metamorphosis would provide the gay community with an opportunity to present itself to the larger community in a positive, highly visible way, while celebrating the richness of the gay community through cultural expression. The event usually included continuous entertainment workshops (music, dance, theatre, writing); displays (art, photography, crafts, books); entertainment (jugglers, clowns, and fortune tellers); coffee houses; concerts; and a parade or march.
Metamorphosis continued as an annual event until 1989. Due to low attendance, the last festival was held on October 7 and 8, 1989.
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Authority record created on 2008-06-03. Approved 2012-03-06. Last modified on 2017-11-29.
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AMICUS Authorities - no entry found.
Old SAB guide GS 170